Legg-Calvé-Perthes

Legg-Calvé-Perthes is a disease that affects the top of the femur bone (major rear leg bone that connects to the hip socket). A somewhat comparable disease (Luxated Patella) affects the other end of the femur bone, the patella (or kneecap).

WFA Westie Health eBook Chapter:

Topic #4 (623 KB PDF)

WFA Newsletter Articles:

Seminars:

None

Research Studies Funded by the WFA:

AKC Canine Health Foundation Active Grant # 1312
AKC Canine Health Foundation Closed Grant # 2460
American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation

Find a Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist:

Most of the time your vet will be able to successfully diagnose and treat your Westie for whatever ails him or her. However, there may be times when the problem is rare/unusual/complex and you may need the services of a board certified veterinary specialist.

To locate the nearest Board-Certified veterinary orthopedic specialist, go to:

ACVS Diplomate Search (American College of Veterinary Surgeons)

In the Search Area fill out the form, click on “Small Animal” and “Orthopedics”, and then click “Submit Search”.

Other Resources:

The following are links to other Legg-Calvé-Perthes content on the internet that may be useful or helpful to you. If you are aware of any other online resources on this subject that you feel are exceptionally good, please let us know.